Don vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Don

Boy #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Scottish American Irish

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Don Rank #1,797

Lyon Rank #1,890

Don is more popular, ranked #1797 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Don or Lyon more popular?

Don is more popular, ranked #1797 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Don and Lyon mean?

Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Don and Lyon boy or girl names?

Don is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.